What is black mold?  Black mold is usually a greenish black substance which can cause serious health problems. This mold is technically called Strachybotrys Chartarum and also Strachybotrys Atra.

Black mold has been lonk to the death of children from respiratory bleeding and as a major contributing factor to Asthma and Bronchitis. According to America Centre of Disease Control black mold is responsible for over 100 different cases of lung disorder alone.

Most homes have one type of mold or another, and not all types are toxic but it is very difficult to distinguish between the various types of mold out there. So this makes it clear that if you have any type of mold you need to tread and remove it as soon as possible and then take preventative measures to ensure it does not reinfect.

Mold spores are moved around your home easily by attaching themselves to almost anything from yourself your animals, your shoes and all other things. Mold is attracted to damp and moist areas such as underneath your sink/bath/fridge.

Black mold is particularly found on wet wood, tiles, paneling, cotton, plasterboard and insulation. If an area is damp it will infest it. Without moisture black mold cannot grow, so check out those damp wet areas in your house.

Spores from dried mold are dangerous and you should always take the necessary precautions when cleaning it up.

Keep the humidity level down and ensure there is adequate ventilation inside your home. Apply mold inhibitors before painting anywhere that is susceptable to damp.

Everyone should be aware of the issues of black mold and how to prevent and/or remove it, the fact that schools commonly close due to black mold shows you just how much of a problem this can cause.